All posts tagged "horticulture"
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81News and ViewsQLD banana farmers saved from banana freckle
Queensland banana growers have avoided a serious biosecurity risk with the Northern Territory officially declared banana freckle free.
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135AgricultureNorthern Tasmania declared fruit fly free
Northern Tasmania was officially reinstated as a Pest Free Area, opening the door to domestic trade.
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215AgricultureAustralian berry growers welcome Federal Government support for fresh produce
The industry body representing Australia’s fastest growing fresh produce sector – berries – has welcomed the federal government’s confirmation of a $650,000...
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213News and ViewsFair Farms scheme shows horticulture is serious about worker exploitation
The industry owned Fair Farms training and certification scheme tackles worker exploitation head on and is critical to address the issues raised...
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199News and ViewsGrowcom welcomes Fair Farms funding, visa reforms
Growcom welcomes the announcement of ongoing funding for the Fair Farms initiative by Prime Minister Scott Morrison.
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207AgricultureStrawberry Industry Recovery Officer appointed
Industry body for horticulture, Growcom and the Queensland Strawberry Growers Association (QSGA) have announced the appointment of Lana Baskerville as the new...
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201AgricultureRachel Mackenzie – top woman in horticulture
Rachel Mackenzie, the Chief Advocate for Queensland horticulture’s industry body Growcom, has received the Women in Horticulture Award at the Hort Connections...
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343AgricultureThai deal fast tracks Australian fruit trade
Persimmon growers across Queensland will have better market access to Thailand thanks to a trade agreement finalised.
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419Agriculture$1 million chemical grants boost for industry
The nation’s horticulture Research and Development Corporation, Hort Innovation, announced it successfully secured more than $1 million in assistance grants under the...
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560AgricultureNSW blueberry industry takes lead on Code of Conduct
Australia’s growing blueberry industry has taken the lead on addressing key land use and rapid industry growth challenges with the release of...
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The National Farmers’ Federation says ‘sure’ ask the ACCC to look at a floor price for milk, but it remains highly cautious about simple solutions to the dairy industry’s complex problems. http://getfarming.com.au/2019/02/20/nff-sceptical-about-milk-floor-price/
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Integrated pest management (IPM) combines the use of biological, cultural and chemical practices to control insect pests in agricultural production.
It seeks to use natural predators or parasites to control pests, using selective pesticides for backup only when pests are unable to be controlled by natural means.
http://getfarming.com.au/2019/02/20/what-is-integrated-pest-management/
It seeks to use natural predators or parasites to control pests, using selective pesticides for backup only when pests are unable to be controlled by natural means.
http://getfarming.com.au/2019/02/20/what-is-integrated-pest-management/
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Minister for Agriculture, David Littleproud has welcomed a multi-million dollar fund that will help put cutting-edge technology into Australia’s grains industry. http://getfarming.com.au/2019/02/19/australia-on-track-for-high-tech-grain/
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Australia’s national science agency, CSIRO, has developed a smelting process to produce soluble phosphate for fertiliser from low value ores, eliminating hazardous waste and making production more economically and environmentally sustainable. http://getstem.com.au/firing-up-phosphate-production/
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The recent announcement of national freedom from banana freckle is a credit to all partners involved in eradicating the disease.
It is the considered, dedicated and long-term effort of Australia’s commercial banana growers, the Northern Territory public and government agencies, that resulted in this positive outcome.
http://getfarming.com.au/2019/02/18/credit-to-partners-in-nt-banana-freckle-eradication/
It is the considered, dedicated and long-term effort of Australia’s commercial banana growers, the Northern Territory public and government agencies, that resulted in this positive outcome.
http://getfarming.com.au/2019/02/18/credit-to-partners-in-nt-banana-freckle-eradication/
Wednesday, February 20th, 2019 at 2:27pm
New appointments to ensure continued #tourism growth in #OutbackNSW https://t.co/MJWy7mxRhR https://t.co/r1agRkqeSq
New appointments to ensure continued #tourism growth in #OutbackNSW https://t.co/MJWy7mxRhR https://t.co/r1agRkqeSq
Wednesday, February 20th, 2019 at 2:24pm
Contracts signed for $1.26 billion #regionalrail #fleet https://t.co/C0ysilLbYi https://t.co/rBhyz1lA0N
Contracts signed for $1.26 billion #regionalrail #fleet https://t.co/C0ysilLbYi https://t.co/rBhyz1lA0N